Blaming


Synonyms for blame
verb accuse; place responsibility

criticize
attribute
denounce
chide
charge
indict
condemn
knock
rap
saddle
reprehend

reprove
frame
ascribe
disapprove
censure
admonish
roast
impute
finger
rebuke
skin

upbraid
tax
blast
reproach
pass the buck
blow the whistle on
climb all over
denunciate
express disapprobation
find fault with
hold responsible

jump all over
lay a bad trip on
lay to
let one have it
lower the boom
point the finger
stick it to
jump down one’s throat
lay at one’s door

Antonyms for blaming

compliment
laud
praise
exonerate
absolve
sanction

applaud
exalt
exculpate
thank
approve
free

acquit
endorse
flatter
commend

Usage Notes

Some speakers avoid blame on as informal (He blamed the fight on me), preferring blame alone (He blamed me) or blame for (He blamed me for it). Since all three forms occur with equal frequency in educated usage, they may all be considered equally acceptable.

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